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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.70, 439.81 and 178.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.70, 439.81 and 178.83 is: 246.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.70 : 439.81 = 178.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.70/439.81 = 178.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.70x = 439.81 × 178.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.70x = 78,651.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,651.22/318.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.79

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